An Art Deco Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Lapel Watch, Cartier
An Art Deco Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Lapel Watch, Cartier. Estimate $ 100,000-150,000. © 2015 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc.
consisting of a lapel pendant watch measuring approximately 130.00 x 27.00 mm, the top in an openwork geometric motif, containing numerous old European and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.48 carats total, four baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.53 carat total, three half moon shape brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.88 carat total, two square step cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat total, and two round cabochon cut emeralds weighing approximately 0.65 carat total, the top supporting a bifurcated drop consisting of geometric terminals and pave set rondelles containing numerous old European and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.77 carats total and two drilled emerald beads weighing approximately 2.60 carats total, spaced and accented with onyx rondelles and buff tops, the detachable bottom section composed of a single melon form drilled emerald bead measuring approximately 11.15 x 10.78 x 10.75 mm suspending additional black enamel and onyx rondelles separating pave set sections above a domed emerald measuring approximately 23.50 x 13.85 mm, carved in a foliate pattern and drilled, the base capped with a fluted platinum bezel containing numerous old European and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.36 carats total and 10 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.03 carat total along with numerous calibre cut buff top onyx, the platinum base section enclosing a concealed watch within a black enamel surround, the circular white dial signed CARTIER FRANCE, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, concealed crown. Top section brooch fitting stamp: CARTIER. Detachable drop pendant stamp: 03210.
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Important Jewelry / Estate of Rita Dee Hassenfel. September 16 2015 5:30 PM - contact jewelrycr@lesliehindman.com